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The number of poor kids in America has doubled and this may be the only solution

December 20, 2023

The number of poor kids in America has doubled and this may be the only solution

Childhood poverty numbers have doubled. There are now 9 million poor kids and economic problems, our failing education system and the fatherhood crisis all contribute.

Left-wing dark money behemoth raised more than $1.3 billion to fuel liberal causes in 2022

November 15, 2023

Left-wing dark money behemoth raised more than $1.3 billion to fuel liberal causes in 2022

The liberal dark money behemoth Arabella Advisors received more than $1 billion in grants and, in turn, sent out $1 billion to fuel various progressive causes nationwide.

Japanese court rules surgery not required to legally change gender

October 13, 2023

Japanese court rules surgery not required to legally change gender

In a landmark ruling celebrated by LGBTQ+ advocates, a court in Japan determined that a transgender person does not need to undergo surgery to change their gender on their documents.

Alabama library mistakenly lists children’s book as sexually inappropriate due to author’s last name

October 10, 2023

Alabama library mistakenly lists children’s book as sexually inappropriate due to author’s last name

Author Marie-Louise Gay’s children’s book “Read Me a Story, Stella" was mistakenly flagged as sexually explicit content at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library in Alabama.

Biography of George Floyd, Geraldine Brooks’ ‘Horse’ both win Dayton literary awards

October 10, 2023

Biography of George Floyd, Geraldine Brooks’ ‘Horse’ both win Dayton literary awards

A George Floyd biography and a novel entitled “Horse" won awards from the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation. They were chosen for their power to foster peace and social justice.

California Gov. Newsom vetoes bill banning caste discrimination

October 9, 2023

California Gov. Newsom vetoes bill banning caste discrimination

The California governor has vetoed legislation banning caste discrimination, citing that the state already prohibits discrimination on factors related to the caste system.

Connecticut health commissioner fired during COVID reaches settlement with agency in discrimination case

September 26, 2023

Connecticut health commissioner fired during COVID reaches settlement with agency in discrimination case

A Black former health commissioner in Connecticut has reached a settlement with the state’s health agency in a lawsuit that accuses Gov. Ned Lamon of discriminating against her.

Biden’s urban bureaucracy fails Blacks by ignoring devastating problem

September 25, 2023

Biden’s urban bureaucracy fails Blacks by ignoring devastating problem

Biden’s urban bureaucracy fails Blacks by ignoring devastating problem. HUD Secretary Fudge and other Biden Democrats won't discuss the decline of the Black family.

Instead of reparations, expand opportunities for Blacks

September 6, 2023

Instead of reparations, expand opportunities for Blacks

Reparations are bad policy and incredibly divisive. Instead, here are some better ways to overcome downstream effects of slavery and segregation for Black Americans.

Georgia senator renews proposal banning teachers from discussing gender identity with students

August 24, 2023

Georgia senator renews proposal banning teachers from discussing gender identity with students

A Georgia state senator has proposed a new version of a previously failed bill that restricts teachers from talking to students about gender identity.